Classification | stringed instrument |
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Developed | Balochistan |
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The suroz (Balochi: سُروز or سُرود) is a bowed string instrument with a long neck, similar to a fiddle or sarangi and played vertically. It is considered the traditional instrument of the Baloch people in Balochistan.[1][2][3]
Suroz is a Balochi musical instrument played with the help of a fiddle.[4]
The suroz, is mostly performed with the damburag and usually play with the donali. Throughout Balochistan, suroz is a traditionally instrument and it is played performed by baloch musicians.[5]
The Soruz is popular instrument between Balochs such as craftspeople, folk artists, folk musicians and dance groups.[6]
Baloch people make this instrument in Eastern and Western Balochistan (Pakistan, Iran) and Nimroz province of Afghanistan. It is the way to portray their rich culture and their affectionate towards music.